E of New Caney: Jasper & Petrified Palm Wood Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Texas

Updated June 2026

E of New Caney is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Texas. Reported finds include jasper, petrified palm wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Montgomery County
State: Texas
Nearest road: Pin Oak Loop
Postcode: 77357
Coordinates: 30.15173, -95.19599

Geology at E of New Caney

This spot sits on Deweyville Formation, mapped as coarse alluvium and fine alluvium that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: Deweyville Formation
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene to Holocene)
Rock types: coarse alluvium and fine alluvium
Elevation: 80 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit E of New Caney

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 95°F in midsummer and 64°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 44°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AP station (15 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bureau of Economic Geology — Texas geology
Big Bend National Park — Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at E of New Caney

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E of New Caney FAQ

Where is E of New Caney?+

E of New Caney is in Montgomery County, Texas, at 30.15173, -95.19599. Nearest road: Pin Oak Loop.

What rocks and minerals can you find at E of New Caney?+

E of New Caney is reported to produce Jasper, Petrified Palm Wood.

Is collecting allowed at E of New Caney?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to E of New Caney?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit E of New Caney?+

The most comfortable months at E of New Caney are September to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to E of New Caney?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.15173, -95.19599 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pin Oak Loop.

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